Lecture 18 - Why do people differ?

Question 1

Describe the Mondschein et al. (2000) – motor ability study (toddlers and ramp)

Answer 1

Mondschein et al. (2000) – motor ability

Mothers of girls underestimated

Mothers of boys overestimated

Actual result – no difference between sex related expectations by parents
May influence development of behaviour
(which may already be sex specific)

Question 2

Describe the Alexander & Hines (2002) - perception study (monkey and toys)

Answer 2

Alexander & Hines (2002) - perception

Male monkeys more likely to play with male toys Female monkeys more likely to lay with female toys

Suggests evolution plays a major role in choice Choice influenced by features of objects
Sex differences in perceptual abilities (inherent)

Question 3

What are some reasons why we differ?

Answer 3

• sex (gender)
• genes + epigenetics
• hereditability + evironmental effects

(look at relevant powerpoint for a bit more info on all of them)

Question 4

READ START OF CHAPT 18

Answer 4

(make notes if you want or just teach yourself on whiteboard)